Many people are going into the restaurant business but a few think to give back to the community. It is not the case for the Homegirl Café. The company gives an opportunity to young women at-risk or formerly gang-involved member by giving them a job in one of their restaurants. The restaurant offers a one year training program within the food and service industry.

The initiative started when Chef Pati Zarate agreed to hire homegirls to run the operations of her first restaurant in 2004. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and Saturday brunch, featuring an innovative menu of contemporary Latina fare. A catering service is also available for special events.